1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (393+ words) With Night Moves, we’re now in the middle of a three-band block of local performers. The first local entry was a more down-tempo but still somewhat grungy set by alt-rock trio Prize Horse, whose members met while in high school…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (594+ words) It’s coming up the Fourth of July in Minnesota. Firecrackers are going off in every cul-de-sac. The smell of brats clings to the air like SPF 50 on a sunburned uncle. Kids are shrieking through their favorite splash pads, faces sticky…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1454+ words) When it comes to grilling, one day stands above all the others year after year: July 4. Last year, an estimated 70% of mid- to high-end grill owners cooked their holiday meals on charcoal or gas grills, according to the Hearth, Patio and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (894+ words) A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the United States this week, the National Weather Service said, including Minnesota. Temperatures are expected to rise ahead of the July Fourth holiday, and feel even hotter because…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (275+ words) Like any Live Nation-affiliated venue, the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee offers numerous ways to max out your credit card. The $20 tickets were meant to give locals a low-cost chance to check out the 19,000-capacity amphitheater, which promises at…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (362+ words) For most moms I know, summer is a mixed bag. It’s not hard to understand why. For mothers without access to flexible or remote work, summer break is associated with a significant drop in earnings and work hours. This tightens…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (236+ words) To support healthy routines and community connection, teens entering or enrolled in high school this fall will be eligible for a free summer membership at the YMCA of the North. Between June and August, participants of the program, called Get…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (379+ words) Grammy-winning duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will headline the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 29, the first Friday of the Fair, for a night they’re calling Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound. Tickets are priced from $97.75 to $64 and…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (507+ words) Need a summer job? It’s not too late — or too early, for that matter. Depending on which data you follow, hiring for summer jobs either peaks in April or has largely finished by then. In both cases, if you need…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1322+ words) By Amanda Barroso, NerdWallet The year has barely started, and my kindergarten parents group chat is already buzzing with summer camp anxiety. Registrations are opening and spots fill fast. I’ve been doing research and here’s what I’ve learned: Camps aren’t…...